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We go there a lot (3 kids...) so this is what i always get (keep in mind i am a vegan (no meat, no dairy, no eggs, etc) I get the Garden Burger w/out dressing... that drops it from a 538 cal burger to a 385 cal burger. Sometimes, I won't eat the bun... that drops the calorie count to 145!! WITH 13 grams protein and 8 grams…

(1) go to Curves for a great 30 minute workout! (2) if you like to bake - get on a list at church to make things when members are in need... (3) put some catnip on a small toy and watch your kitten go nuts!!! haha!! our kitty is a lunatic!! :o)

Hummus is a dip/spread that is made from chickpeas. You can buy it at the stores or make it yourself... it is fantastic!! My favorite varieties are Garlic Lovers or Roasted Red Pepper... Depending on the brand, variety - it can be 40-70 calories per 2TB serving. It is a delicious mediterranean recipe. It is easy to make…

instead of ranch dressing - if you really feel the need to dip your carrots in things (i used to but no longer do), then use hummus or a fresh salsa!

in my experience - not very! but it is good for a laugh...

haven't had soda in a few years --- mostly due to the artificial sweeteners -- SO SO BAD... no more caffeine, either, and i have never felt better!!

yeah... my twins are 8... guess i really can't call it baby weight anymore - but it made me feel better!!! but i am actually getting close to where i was before them! my next goal is to get where i was before my soon to be 12 yr old!! :o) good luck & sorry about the knee!! :o)

my weight loss has been (and will continue to be) on a vegan diet. i always do better when going for a more raw food diet than just vegan. you can eat vegetarian/vegan and eat unhealthy. you really have to watch it, as i have found! Check out Alicia Silverstone's book - The Kind Diet... I read The Hallelujah Diet first but…

i have a spoonful of all natural peanut butter (NO sugar or salt... just smooshed peanuts) adds protein which you need and the calories to get you up to 1200... it IS better with chocolate chips on it, but try to resist that! ;o)

I am vegan... right now, i am fixing a fantastic recipe from the Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook for my daughter and I (the others have soccer so we get this special treat alone!)... It is a GREAT cookbook!! I also enjoy Clean Eating magazine - not vegetarian but has some great ideas and many can be adapted. One of my favorite…

http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/ http://www.dietdessertndogs.com/ these are both fantastic web sites for vegan recipes. the 2nd one has more gluten free recipes as the woman who writes it is gluten free. she does have nuts in many (i have a tree nut allergy) but i bet you can find something fantastic to share with your…

i had an awesome salad the other day... veggies: spring mix for greens (or whatever you like); asparagus (raw), strawberries, cucumber dressing: 1/2 avocado, 1/2 cup orange juice, some green scallions, bit of salt/pepper to taste --- blended until smooth makes 2 servings --- 120 cal per serving... you can likely add…

wow - that's a complete surprise... not familiar with the web site that the article is from... not sure what i think but that is the first negative i have heard from agave. personally, i stick w/ pure (not processed) stevia b/c of the calories... but have used agave in the past...

oh! thanks!! i missed all of the first part and was worried that something was wrong w/ her health or something. okay... that makes sense! thanks for clearing that up!!

why didn't miggie's daughter return to the ranch? i missed the first part... crazy kids were finishing up a Wii game on my TV! ack!

if you think artificial sweeteners aren't bad for you - please read this... http://www.womentowomen.com/healthyweight/splenda.aspx i prefer stevia (from whole foods or trader joes --- 100% pure & natural) and agave/honey... nothing artificial for me...

wow. i feel for you!! for salad dressing - i use 1TB olive oil, 1TB fresh squeezed lemon juice & a touch of salt... after years of 'lite' dressings that have a lot of artificial crap in them, this was surprisingly yummy!! recipe ideas: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/ http://dietdessertndogs.wordpress.com both of those are…

i remember when i had my kids tested --- after each one turned 3... then i gave them a peanut butter cup in the allergist office just to be safe! haha!! luckily, none of my kids have my allergy. i always figure better to be safe than sorry... and yes, i know her case was rare --- it just scared the crap out of all of us!!…

NO on the nut butters!!! Talk to your dr but in general, you should wait until the child is 3 before introducing nuts into the system... I am allergic to tree nuts so i am sensitive to this issue... but a neighbor gave her son peanut butter crackers and he had a reaction that required 911 the VERY FIRST TIME!! IM Healthy…

I, too, am looking for this answer!! I do cardio 4-6 times a week and AM losing inches. i also do the Curves workout 3-5 times a week. but i had twins, you see... and gained 80 lbs during that pregnancy... i blame it all on them... they are 8 - is that too long after the fact to be blaming them?!?! lol!! anyway - i wonder…

if she is visiting YOU, then don't you have some control over what is eaten?? make sure to have lots of fresh, healthy foods in the house and cook really good, nutritious, low calorie meals. my mother in law is coming tomorrow... i already told her i need the treadmill for 3.5 miles each night b/c i am doing my first 5K…

I am vegan so i make sure to take a B12 weekly... but i eat sooo many raw fruits and veggies that i feel i am set with everything else...

I'm 5 3 also and just got out of obese... i have 20 more lbs to go to get to my goal... (135)... i hope i will be able to do that... i am really looking forward to feeling healthy... and i can't keep blaming my extra weight on my twins... they are 8 yrs old now!!! but you can do it!!! keep working at it and don't give up!!…

great job!!! isn't it amazing how wonderful you feel on the vegan diet?? most people don't understand that! i have never felt better!! keep up the great work!!

as for cooking meals for the whole family when you are the only one dieting --- that is sort of what i do... i am vegan - the family is not... my hubby is a meat & potatoes kind of guy! and my kids... well, let's just say i try to get as many good veggies in their tummies as possible but it doesn't always work!! instead of…

Thanks! I actually got the recipe from my sister (kfsooner) and that kitty was my last one - he passed earlier this year after being my buddy for 15 years... cancer - poor guy... that photo was taken the night before we had to say goodbye. We have a very crazy, insane, adorable kitten now... need to update my photo i…

steamed broccoli is easy & yummy... roasted asparagus: wash, trim the woody stems, put in a ziplock and add olive oil, sea salt & black pepper & mix... then spread on a cookie sheet (with sides) and bake at 425 for about 12-15 minutes. sometimes i add sliced portabella mushrooms! YUMMY!!! a fancier side dish is this: Aaloo…

hmm... my pcos is being 'treated' with mirena... a low dose hormone iud... no other medication. i am finished with kids so i don't need to worry about fertility any more... but i have not had weight issues that i can blame on the pcos. (i blame it on lack of exercising and the twins! haha!! gained 80 lbs with them!! oops!)…

(1) stay away from splenda and artificial sweeteners, please!! see this link: http://www.womentowomen.com/healthyweight/splenda.aspx (2) my breakfasy every day is like this... and it holds me... frozen (unsweetened, of course) strawberries banana or apple a chunk or two of FRESH pineapple blueberries handful of fresh baby…

I am not familiar w/ P90X --- quite frankly, it scares me, but I wanted to ask about the PCOS... what does that have to do w/ it? I have PCOS and have been doing curves, the treadmill, zumba & yoga and have had great success so far... just wondering why PCOS would be a factor...